Comcast

AdTech Software Engineering Manager - (Chicago - Hybrid) - FreeWheel

Comcast$137K — $206K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or above
  • 5-8 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with C/C++, DB design, and network programming
  • Experience with large scale and distributed system software design
  • Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and technical innovation
  • Team-oriented with effective communication skills
  • Ability to work with global teams and adapt to varying work hours

Responsibilities

  • Manage an engineering team and collaborate on product and technical requirements
  • Conduct design reviews for software and web applications
  • Train staff on internally developed applications
  • Research and document technical specifications and software designs
  • Monitor competitive applications and perform evaluations
  • Provide technical leadership throughout the design process
  • Lead the software development lifecycle, ensuring quality and efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including physical, financial, and emotional support
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaboration with global teams
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate collaboration
  • Emphasis on supporting employees during significant life milestones
Full Job Description
Job Summary
FreeWheel is looking for passionate Software Engineer Managers to run an Eng team to design, build and support our high-quality, innovative video advertising platform. FreeWheel helps the television industry to monetize their premium contents through a robust technology platform, which enables consumers to view high quality videos on any device including PC, smart phone, OTT device, set-top box and traditional TV. FreeWheel's New York Engineering Hub is a core part of our global engineering group that is building a one-stop solution for TV industry to manage its billion-dollar revenue. Our tech platform can handle billions of daily requests, processing terabytes of raw daily data, and optimizing clients' business.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities
  • Manages an Engineering team and collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
  • Reviews the design of new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
  • Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
  • Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
  • Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Review literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
  • Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques.
  • Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
  • Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.


Development:
  • Responsible to lead an Eng team to complete software development lifecycle, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance, and technical support.
  • Produce technical specifications and determine operational feasibility.
  • Review well-designed, testable, efficient code and other documents.


Support:
  • Support overall business.
  • Technically solve issues.


Innovation and Cooperation:
  • Partner with global engineering, product, and operations teams to further incorporate collective innovations

About You:
  • Experience with C/C++, DB design, and network programming.
  • Experience with large system software design and development.
  • Experience with distributed systems and mission-critical systems.
  • Experience with managing 5~8 Engineers.
  • Experience with Golang is a plus.
  • Experience with Agentic AI in SDLC is a plus.
  • Advertising industry experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and technical innovation.
  • Strong passion for learning/practicing new techniques.
  • Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile, and Software Engineering Methodology.
  • Team working skills, good communication skills, Willingness to work under pressure.
  • Have the ability and persistence in technical support.
  • Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours to meet or co-work with global teams.


Education

Bachelor's Degree or above.

Relevant Work Experience
  • 5~8 years relevant work experience

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills
C++ Programming Language, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Software Development

Compensation
Primary Location Pay Range: $137,369.30 - $206,053.95

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education
Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years

About Comcast

FreeWheel manages the economics of content for the enterprise class of entertainment, offering technical infrastructure for revenue rights management and business operations, wrapped in advisory services. They offer advertising sales rights, display, video, mobile ad management, contract management, professional content, ad serving, reporting, analytics, technology, services, advisory services, business operations, programmatic advertising, advertising marketplace, and linear, and online advertising.

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